HC Deb 20 June 1969 vol 785 c170W
Mr. Goodhew

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish the numbers of mentally retarded children at present on the waiting lists for accommodation in each of the mental hospitals in Hertfordshire.

Mr. Crossman

The following numbers are of children under age 16:

Harperbury Hospital 57
Cell Barnes Hospital 13
Leavesden Hospital 93

These figures relate to the catchment areas of the Hospitals and not to the County of Hertfordshire.